Your Business’s Passwords Are Still Too Weak

Let’s be honest—do you still use a password like “123456” or “password123”?

If you do, you’re not the only one. But that doesn’t make it okay.

Even after years of warnings, weak passwords are still everywhere. And that’s a problem. These easy-to-guess passwords are one of the top ways hackers break into systems.

A lot of companies still use passwords that can be guessed in less than a second.

Recent studies found that the most common business password is still “123456.” Others in the top list include “password,” “123456789,” and “qwerty123.”

These aren’t just lazy picks. They’re like leaving your front door wide open for cybercriminals.

And it’s not just big companies making these mistakes. Small businesses do it too. The difference? Small businesses often don’t have the tools or people to recover quickly after a cyberattack.

Even one weak password can let a hacker get into your emails, files, financial accounts, or customer data.

The damage can be serious. It can cost your business money and hurt your reputation.

You might think, “But we don’t have anything worth stealing.”Actually, you do. Even a small business has valuable information. Hackers go after easy targets, and weak passwords make you an easy target.

Here’s the thing: Even if you don’t use “123456,” your password might still be weak. Some people use their own name or email address as a password. Others use things like “iloveyou.”

That might sound cute—until a hacker uses it to break into your systems.

So, what should you do?

1. Use strong, unique passwords. Every account should have its own long password, with a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.

2. Use a password manager. These tools create strong passwords for you and save them, so you don’t have to remember them all (or write them on sticky notes).

3. Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA). This adds a second step—like getting a code on your phone—when you log in. Even if someone steals your password, they won’t get in without that code.

4. Think about switching to passkeys. These are new tools that let you log in with your fingerprint, face, or a secure device—no password needed. They’re safer and easier.

Strong passwords (or password alternatives) are your first line of defense. Don’t wait until something goes wrong.

If you want help setting this up, my team and I are ready to assist. Just reach out.